News from Munich High-End, Two New Masterpiece Series Electrostatic Speakers

[DevinZ]

Hello all-

I want to share some news form the Munich High-End show. MartinLogan just announced two new models in the Masterpiece Series. No pictures yet. I hope to have these soon.

http://www.martinlogan.com/news/pr/2016/05/05/masterpiece-series

 

[sleepysurf]

Yes!!! I was hoping there would be a scaled down version of the Renaissance!

 

[RCHeliGuy]

Yes!!! I was hoping there would be a scaled down version of the Renaissance!

15A = $25K
13A = $15K
11A = $10K

If they just named them the 25A, 15A and 10A it would make much more sense

 

[DevinZ]

The numbers in the name reference the width of the ESL panels. The "A" designates the woofers are amplified.

 

[Rich]

Interesting. I would have to guess that they will be discontinuing the Summit X when they start selling these.

 

[RCHeliGuy]

The numbers in the name reference the width of the ESL panels. The "A" designates the woofers are amplified.

Sorry I was being sarcastic, but thank you for the explanation. That makes Perfect sense.

15" wide Panel amplified
13" wide Panel amplified
11" wide Panel amplified

Unfortunately 15A looks like 15 amps to me and at first glance I assumed it would be maximum current drawn by the internal amplifier, however 1800W for a class D amp would be quite a bit

Are they all going to be the same height ?

Thanks again!

From a marketing perspective that makes for excellent product differentiation as they will look different side by side and size matters.

Also with their new "blade" diaphragm support they needed to widen them just to make them not appear diminutive compared with the previous lineup.

 

[twich54]

Great news Devin ! looking forward to seeing the pics when they are available !

 

[DevinZ]

Are they all going to be the same height ?

Panel height:
Renaissance ESL 15A: 46-inches
Expression ESL 13A: 44-inches
Impression ESL 11A: 44-inches

Speaker height:
Renaissance ESL 15A: 69.8-inches
Expression ESL 13A: 61.5-inches
Impression ESL 11A: 60.75 inches

 

[RCHeliGuy]

Panel height:
Renaissance ESL 15A: 46-inches
Expression ESL 13A: 44-inches
Impression ESL 11A: 44-inches

Speaker height:
Renaissance ESL 15A: 69.8-inches
Expression ESL 13A: 61.5-inches
Impression ESL 11A: 60.75 inches

People should like that.

The 11A at a Montis price point would have a similar width panel,be a bit taller and I "assume" with better bass response. 275W vs. 200W class D amp and new DSP controls
The 13A at a Summit X price point would have a 2" wider panel, be a bit taller and I "assume" have better bass response 300W vs. 200W class D amp and new DSP controls

What's interesting is that the Summit X bottom end is currently at 24Hz and the 15A is 22Hz, so the 13A would need to be between 22-24Hz to be a "spec" improvement, but obviously the DSP processing for the room could make a noticeable improvement that doesn't show well on a simple +/- frequency curve.

Always fun to watch new product announcements

 

[sleepysurf]

I presume dual 10" woofers for Expression and ? single 10" woofer for Impression.

 

[amey01]

A picture from Munchen.

 

[RCHeliGuy]

A picture from Munchen.

Looks like even the Impression is getting a rear firing woofer or at least a rear firing radiator.

I bet they sound great, but that boxy look still isn't growing on me.

 

[Brad225]

15A = $25K
13A = $15K
11A = $10K

If they just named them the 25A, 15A and 10A it would make much more sense

Your sarcasm did not go unappreciated Mark.

 

[Rich]

I bet they sound great, but that boxy look still isn't growing on me.

I like the rectangular look on the wide speaker (Renaissance) as compared to the angular box on my Summits. But on these, the boxes look too long and narrow to me.

 

[RCHeliGuy]

I like the rectangular look on the wide speaker (Renaissance) as compared to the angular box on my Summits. But on these, the boxes look too long and narrow to me.

I think they will have more trouble getting past the WAF. The Montis and Summit X looked sexier in comparison. I have no doubt that they are shaped the way they are for good reason. It is unfortunate that appearance is such an important part of most speaker purchases. As it is I'd be happier and so would my wife if my speakers were invisible. I'd never get these past my wife at least in our current home.

 

[longhorn]

http://soundstageglobal.com/index.p.../624-high-end-2016-product-coverage-gallery-2

Pic on the last page.

 

[longhorn]

I wander if the Ethos and Theos will be replaced by one speaker. And will it be of the Masterpiece class or Electromotion?

 

[R.I.P]

Thanks very much DevinZ for providing details of the much eagerly awaited Martin Logan loudspeakers.

I like their visual design. Impressive.

 

[TDIMike]

I think this becomes a win for folks like myself. I won't be able to get into any of these, but I suspect Ethos prices will come way down.

I really do like the looks of these though. I'm assuming this is the Montis, Ethos replacement?

 

[Bernard]

I like the rectangular look on the wide speaker (Renaissance) as compared to the angular box on my Summits. But on these, the boxes look too long and narrow to me.

I'm with Rich on this, but if he wanted to send me a pair as a gift, I would not turn them down! One can only dream.